Developing Mathematical Proficiency: Why you shouldn’t teach math through a textbook

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I wanted to start this year’s vlog off with a challenge. It’s a challenge to look at how you are teaching mathematics this year. I want you to specifically be paying attention to how you are developing mathematical proficiency. Now, it’s a challenge...

The BMM Virtual Math Summit 2019 Preview

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So I’m about to take a break from creating these weekly videos, but it’s a planned break, because I like to take time off during the summer, spend time with my kids, attend all their baseball games, and get ready for the Virtual Math Summit! I’m...

The Journey To Becoming A Recovering Traditionalist

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As you know, I call myself the Recovering Traditionalist, but I’ve never really explained what that is. I’m Christina Tondevold, the Recovering Traditionalist, and I hope you’ll stick around as we take a look at the journey to becoming a Recovering...

Math Activities To Have Students Do Over The Summer

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Well, we are getting to the time of year when everybody starts asking me, “What are some summer math activities that I can give my students to do over break?” Today, I’m going to give you my unpopular opinion about what math activities to have students do over the...

How To Use Representation In The CRA Method

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As part of my focus on the CRA approach to teaching mathematics, I’d like to spend some time in today’s video talking about the R, which stands for representations. Today, we’re going to investigate two math representations that you need to be using...

How To Use Manipulatives In Math for Elementary Students

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In a previous post, I gave you my recommendations of manipulatives that I love. Well, today, I’m going to give you three “rules” to follow for when you are using manipulatives in your classroom. Watch the video or read the transcript below: Here are links to...